2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT
The Chemistry program is designed to provide an educational experience with considerable
depth in science and Mathematics.
Majors
The Chemistry Department offers majors in Chemistry and in Biochemistry, both leading to the
Bachelor of Science degree.
Careers
A Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Biochemistry prepares students for a wide variety of
careers. These careers include research, medicine, pharmacy, pharmacology, forensic science,
laboratory technology, medical technology, dental technology, physical therapy and veterinary
medicine.
Natural science requirement
The natural science requirement is met with CHEM 101 with 101L, or CHEM 111 with 111L.
Writing-intensive course requirement
The writing-intensive course requirement is met with CHEM 305.
Biochemistry Major
Requirements: Students are required to complete 36 hours in the biochemistry major.
THE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
Requirements for the major in Biochemistry are:
Core:
CHEM 111, 111L Chemistry Principles I & Lab
CHEM 112, 112L Chemistry Principles II & Lab
CHEM 303, 303L Organic Chemistry I & Lab
CHEM 304, 304L Organic Chemistry II & Lab
CHEM 305, 305L Quantitative Analysis & Lab
CHEM 307, 307L Instrumental Analysis & Lab
CHEM 308, 308L Physical Chemistry & Lab
CHEM 403, 403L Advanced Biochemistry I & Lab
CHEM 404, 404L Advanced Biochemistry II & Lab
BIOL 209 Principles of Biology II
BIOL 402 Genetics
Plus: Choose two of the following:
BIOL 307 Intro to MicroBiology
BIOL 311 Botany
BIOL 400 Cell Biology
BIOL 401 Comparative Physiology
BIOL 403 Developmental Biology
Plus Physical Sciences II Concentration:
PHYS 101 General Physics
PHYS 102 General Physics
MATH 121 Calculus I
MATH 122 Calculus II
CSCI 131 Computer Science I